Senior Azure Cloud Engineer at CloudPlexo

About the role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our growing IT consulting team. In this role, you will serve as a technical lead and trusted advisor for our enterprise clients, designing and delivering robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will play a central role in shaping cloud strategy, driving digital transformation initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers across the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Solution Design

• Design and architect end-to-end Azure cloud solutions aligned with client business requirements and best practices.
• Lead the development of cloud migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and cloud-native redesign.
• Define reference architectures, infrastructure standards, and technical blueprints for client engagements.
• Evaluate workloads and recommend appropriate Azure services including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Service, Azure SQL, and more.

Implementation & Delivery

• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate deployment workflows.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Lead technical delivery on client projects, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and to high quality standards.

Security & Compliance

• Apply Azure security best practices including identity and access management (IAM), RBAC, Azure Policy, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Conduct cloud security assessments and assist clients in achieving and maintaining compliance with relevant frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Design and implement network security controls including Azure Firewall, NSGs, VPNs, and Private Endpoints.

Client Engagement & Consulting

• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor for key client accounts, building long-term relationships and understanding business needs.
• Lead workshops, solution presentations, and technical demonstrations for client stakeholders at all levels.
• Produce high-quality documentation including solution designs, architecture diagrams, runbooks, and post-implementation reports.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level cloud engineers within the team, conducting code and design reviews.
• Contribute to the development of internal frameworks, toolkits, and reusable assets that improve delivery efficiency.
• Stay current with the Azure roadmap and emerging technologies, sharing knowledge through internal sessions and knowledge base contributions.

Required Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) — required.
• Additional certifications such as AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer Expert), AZ-500 (Security Engineer), or AZ-104 (Administrator) are a strong advantage.

Technical Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions on Microsoft Azure in a consulting or enterprise environment.
• Deep expertise in Azure core services: Compute, Networking, Storage, Databases, Identity, and Security.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or Azure Bicep.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation and tooling.
• Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud architectures, Azure Arc, and on-premises integration scenarios.
• Experience with Azure cost management, FinOps practices, and cloud optimisation.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a pragmatic, client-centric mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Strong collaborative skills with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.